308 vs 30-06

[Lonestargrizzly]

I want to get a budget rifle for doing some mid-long range shooting.
Should I get a 308 or a 30-06?
Also for rifle recommendations, I want to find one that's less than $500.
Just something to practice with.
Remington 783 is what I have my eye on.
Thanks.

[Lonestargrizzly]

Also have my eye on the Ruger American.

[Slack Jaw]

30-06

[Lonestargrizzly]

30-06

What do you think on the ruger vs the remington?
I'm leaning towards the remington.

[Slack Jaw]

Both are great firearms. Id go with the cheaper and use the rest of the funds on ammo.

[Lonestargrizzly]

I think the remington is cheaper.
Have to check dicks sporting goods, thats where I got my last remington rifle.

[Lonestargrizzly]

I think I'm sold on the 783 in 30-06.
Trying to find it for around $329 tho.

[Kokopelli]

,308 actions are typically shorter than 30-06 actions. That usually means a shorter bolt throw and a lighter weight rifle.

/2 cents

[Lonestargrizzly]

I don't plan on carrying it for hunting so I'm not as concerned with weight.

[TMB 1]

I think I'm sold on the 783 in 30-06.
Trying to find it for around $329 tho.

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/97345/Remington+783+WSCP+3006+22+MAT

^$313 free shipping.

[Lonestargrizzly]

Is Buds legit?

[Lonestargrizzly]

I would jump on that in a second if rent wasn't due tomorrow. worked OT this week so I'll probably pick that up next week.

[nedro]

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...CP+3006+22+MAT

^$313 free shipping.

Local FFL will charge for accepting and DROSing the gun plus you still pay CA tax.
sometimes you come out better. Sometimes you don't.
Bud's is like playing roulette. Sometimes you get what you order. Sometimes you don't. Sleazy business practices.
For such a cheap rifle, no way I would mail order it. Too much BS to save what? 25 or 50 bucks? Naw, just look local.

[Lonestargrizzly]

Local FFL will charge for accepting and DROSing the gun plus you still pay CA tax.
sometimes you come out better. Sometimes you don't.
Bud's is like playing roulette. Sometimes you get what you order. Sometimes you don't. Sleazy business practices.
For such a cheap rifle, no way I would mail order it. Too much BS to save what? 25 or 50 bucks? Naw, just look local.

Gotchya.

[TMB 1]

Is Buds legit?

I've ordered a couple firearms from them. FFl charged $50 that included dros. everything went fine.